Mutsu Apple Tree
Begins shipping early September.
Zones 4 - 8
Pollinator required to bear fruit
Begins shipping
early September
Zones 4 - 8
Pollinator required to bear fruit
Spicy and complex flavors.
Also called Crispin apple.
Layers of subtle flavors characterize one of the best late-season apples. Mutsu is a cross between a sweet Japanese cultivar, Indo, and the famous Golden Delicious. It is also known as Crispin, which is bigger and more round than Golden Delicious. Russet-resistant. A terrific apple to pick and eat straight from the tree but also a fine dessert apple. If properly stored, Mutsu keeps very well, with little or no shriveling. Cold-hardy. Originates from Mutsu Province, Japan. Introduced in 1948. Ripens in late September or early October. Pollinators required: Choose two other late-season apple varieties that will also pollinate one another, or a compatible self-pollinating partner.
Note: Mutsu is a triploid and cannot pollinate other apple trees.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late September – Early October |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Taste | Crisp, juicy |
| Texture | COARSE |
| Soil pH Level | 6-7 |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Shade Level | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Years to Bear | 2-5 |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4-8 |
Size & Spacing
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant a different variety within 15 meters (50 feet) for best pollination.
How do I find my Hardiness Zone?
Canada’s Plant Hardiness Zones will tell you which plants will do well in your particular climate. Each zone is determined by the lowest average winter temperature recorded in a given area. Hardiness Zone information is included on all tree and plant product pages, so you know instantly whether a certain plant is likely to succeed where you live. Natural Resources Canada provides helpful options to find your zone:
Joan Pipp –
I am trying to be patient waiting the 5 years before I will have the apples. But after a very tough winter, I am happy to report that the trees are budding! These are delicious apples. One year down – four to go!
Danny Danny –
They do not call this the million dollar apple in Japan for no reason. Great apple.
GERALD LEASE –
Mutsu has become my favorite apple for fresh eating. It is big and exceptionally sweet. So I planted one that I ordered from Stark Bros and when it arrived, it was well pruned and a very healthy tree. The tree is growing exceptionally well and I look forward to the day it begins to bear.
RANDY GODWIN –
Overall my favorite apple. Easy care and great flavor. Stores very well. Best when tree ripened
BRIAN BAKER –
Very good eating apple, flavor and texture close to a 5.BrianWinterport, ME
BARBARA COULTAS –
I ordered this tree and it is the best apple ever! it is good to eat and I make a lot of apple pies out of them. As far as I am concerned this is the best apple overall than any others that I planted and the tree is very nice and straight.